Trust Grade ST 1-2 in Acute Medicine
Whipps Cross University Hospital
3 posts for 12 months, 2 posts ending 5th August 2025
Whipps Cross University Hospital, part of the Barts Health NHS Trust Group, is looking for a motivated Trust Grade doctor of ST1-2 equivalent level to work in Acute Medicine and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) on a 1 year fixed term contract.
This role provides an exciting opportunity to gain clinical experience in Acute Medicine, rotating through the busy and varied acute assessment unit (AAU) and SDEC, including evening and weekend work on an acute medicine rota. Participation in quality improvement is also an expectation of the role.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will have full GMC registration and will have completed Foundation competencies (or equivalent). This role is ideal for an enthusiastic doctor seeking a period of focused training in acute medicine.
About us
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate, and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attachment below.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
* MBBS or equivalent
* Full GMC Registration with license to practice
* Current ALS certificate
Desirable
* MRCP Part 1
Experience
Essential
* Broad experience in general internal medicine
* Clinical experience in the NHS in an acute hospital setting
Desirable
* Clinical experience in acute medicine
Skills
Essential
* Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs nurses and other agencies
Desirable
* Ability to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing staff.
* Clinical skills at IMT1 level
Other
Essential
* Self-motivated with a flexible, adaptable and reflective attitude to work.
* Evidence of participation in multidisciplinary clinical audit and demonstrable commitment to quality improvement.
* Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
Desirable
* Good Leadership Skills
259-MED0648WXH-E
#J-18808-Ljbffr